Sunday, July 19, 2026

Am I an Alcoholic? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Host Corey Berrier discusses the question “Am I an alcoholic?” and explains he can’t diagnose listeners, but shares 10 self-check questions, including inability to cut back, planning life around drinking, drinking more than intended, relationship conflict, missed work and neglected responsibilities, drinking to change feelings, hiding or lying about drinking, health/financial/legal issues (including DUIs), increased tolerance, and others urging you to stop. He describes how alcohol can feel like a solution to stress and anxiety until it stops working, compares cravings to cigarettes and sugar’s dopamine pull, and emphasizes recovery requires help beyond willpower. Corey encourages honest reflection, seeking support, taking action after deciding to change, and adopting a Leadership Mindset that shifts focus from self-centeredness toward repairing harm and helping others to find lasting freedom. 00:00 Welcome and Topic 00:29 10 Self Check Questions 02:00 Relationships and Consequences 03:31 Drinking to Cope 04:42 Hiding and Health Risks 06:52 Tolerance and Quitting Tests 07:54 Recovery Needs Help 09:23 Cravings and Brain Chemistry 11:53 Beyond Sobriety Ego and Freedom 14:34 Wreckage and Letting Go 17:36 Detox and Reaching Out 19:26 Take Action and Closing